Volvo XC90 2012 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 52 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC90 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The Volvo XC70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`680 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 10 000 | |
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